Triptii Dimri In O Romeo & More: 8 Actresses Who Went De-Glam to Serve Best Portrayals!
Time and again, our Bollywood actresses have shattered the stereotype of appearing in layers of makeup to impress audiences with their beauty.
In today’s time, they have embraced challenging roles that soar past the borders of glamour, only to showcase their acting range and versatility. Here are 8 actresses who opted for de-glam appearances –
Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Alia Bhatt to Triptii Dimri: 8 Actresses Who Went De-Glam to Serve Best Portrayals
Alia Bhatt – Highway
Highway marked a turning point for Alia Bhatt, wherein she left behind the gloss to invite messy hair, minimal makeup and a sense of vulnerability that spoke volumes. The actress allowed her expressions to speak so loudly that they shed light on her character’s inner conflicts and struggles, and it was then that the audience began to see her as a serious performer.
Triptii Dimri – O’ Romeo
Triptii Dimri is coming up with O’ Romeo, wherein she embraces a muted and understated space to let her acting and expressions take center stage. The recently released teaser and song gives a generous peek into the emotional depth her character holds. There’s no glamorous distraction, just a performance driven by understanding and realism.
Shraddha Kapoor – Haider
In Haider, the actress took a step back from her girl-next-door image only to bring quiet strength as Arshia. With minimal makeup and subtle presence, Shraddha added momentum to the story, unveiling a serious side of her acting skills.
Rani Mukerji – Black
Rani Mukerji’s performance in Black was stripped entirely of glamour, and it simply leaned towards body language and expressions. The actress, known for her classic versatility, disappeared behind the role in a way that showed true beauty lies in emotional honesty and effort.
Actresses Who Went De-Glam to Serve Best Portrayals
Priyanka Chopra Jonas – Barfi
In Barfi, Priyanka Chopra completely shed her glamorous image to embrace an innocent character filled with emotions. With minimal makeup, unstyled hair and a portrayal deeply internalised, the actress brought Jhilmil to life like no other actress could bring justice to!
Anushka Sharma – NH10
Anushka Sharma chose grit over glamour with NH10, marking a bold step in her career. She shouldered the film by taking a detour from the bling, entering a space of bruises, blood – but being fearless. And the actress won hearts for attaching a new meaning to the ‘heroine’ of today.
Katrina Kaif – Raajneeti
Katrina Kaif embraced restraint and emotional layers in Raajneeti. The actress traded the glitz and glamour for simplicity, proving that subtlety can speak much more than glitter and drama. Her de-glam approach allowed her emotional arc to take center stage, and she pulled it off like no one else.
Taapsee Pannu – Thappad
In Thappad, Taapsee Pannu showed what realism looks like. She embraced an everyday, homely look with relatable styling that made Amrita a character like we know. The lack of excess glamour only added power to her impact, making her story hit home.
These actresses stepped out of their glamorous zone to embrace unconventional characters that required them to shed their glamorous image. And honestly, we loved all of it!
(Also Read: Triptii Dimri-Shahid Kapoor & More: New Bollywood On-screen Duos to Watch Out For!)
